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MADRID: Spend more time standing to increase energy expenditure and combat the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle, a new study suggests.

The research published in the journal PLOS ONE, has also found that we burn 45 kilocalories more, per six-hour period while standing compared to lying or sitting.

"If we take steps to combat a sedentary lifestyle by making small lifestyle changes, such as spending more time standing, this could reduce the risk of developing diseases such as obesity or Type 2 diabetes," said study lead author Francisco J. Amaro-Gahete from the University of Granada in Spain.

For the study, the researchers used a sample comprising 53 young adults, who were classified into two types, "savers" and "spenders" of energy, depending on the amount of energy expenditure they consumed when switching from sitting or lying to standing.

"Savers consume very little energy in their activities and, therefore, the difference between sitting/lying or standing is practically nil for them. But energy spenders burn approximately 10 per cent more energy when they switch from sitting or lying to standing," Amaro said.

Fitness Regime For The Busy Executive

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A 9-5 Commitment

24 Oct, 2017

Hectic schedules and full-time jobs don't have to get in the way of your weight loss.
Stick to these tips to get past the roadblocks.

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Schedule Your Workouts

24 Oct, 2017

Maintaining a to-do list is your thing, so just sneak in that gym/yoga/zumba appointment too.
We agree that there is a lot to do, but you can surely take some time out for achieving your fitness goals.

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Become A Morning Person

24 Oct, 2017

Working out first thing in the morning guarantees that the job is done before excuses begin to pop up.
The first few mornings will be hard, but the more you will force yourself to do it, the easier it will eventually become.

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Track Calories

24 Oct, 2017

Maintain a calorie journal! Yes, it sounds too much, but it totally helps.
If you don't want to write it down, you can also do it via various apps.
Filling out your servings will help you realise and keep a tab on your portion size, and the need to exercise control.

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Prep Your Meals

24 Oct, 2017

Initially it might seem like a lot of effort, but in the long run it will save you a lot of time.
Planning lunch ahead of time will help you stick to the healthy options instead of buying a greasy slice of pizza.
Plus, once you invest in the ingredients and they are readily available in your kitchen, there will be no excuse for not packing a nutritious lunch.

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The factor that appears to have the greatest effect is muscle mass.

People with more muscle mass expend more energy than people with less muscle mass, said the researcher.

In light of the results, the authors recommend spending more time standing in the office as a good strategy to use up more energy and thus avoid storing it as fat.

"If a person were to get up, take 10 steps, and sit down again, it appears that the effects of a sedentary lifestyle would be greatly reduced," said study researcher Jonatan Ruiz.

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